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By trying out unconventional power tool hacks workshops can be turned into a wow-able place. Power tools have revolutionized the entire ‘handyman’ business they’re (relatively) safe, (relatively) easy to work with, they won’t drain your wallets, and they’re accessible to the Average Joe, with no experience or expertise – and they speed things up SIGNIFICANTLY.
Well, using power tools is no joke; it’s quite serious when it comes to safety, but why not experiment/thinker a little with creating, crafting, and imagining?
Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, let’s point out a couple of power tool tricks that need to be applied to your next DIY project.
3 Great Power Tool Hacks for Everyday Use
Well, power tools can be used beyond what they’re primarily intended for. Sure, if you’re creative enough; but you also have to think about safety. So here are a few examples of what you can do with power tools, other than building and fixing, just to get the creative cogs spinning.
1. Turning a Drill into a Kitchen Helper
You should think outside the box with the drill. Drilling is fun, but what else is there? Let’s imagine you have a huge party coming and you need to bake lots of pancakes or create a gigantic bowl of cocktails. Don’t frustrate yourself with time – if you’re doing things swiftly, time won’t be an issue. Take a drill and attach a whisk or some other add-on that can be used for mixing, and make life easier. Interesting and very useful, isn’t it?
Think outside the box when it comes to the drill. Imagine you have a big party and need to make a lot of pancakes or a huge bowl of cocktails. Don’t make it difficult for yourself when you don’t have to. While paying attention to hygiene, take a drill, attach a whisk or attachment, and make your life easier. Interesting and useful, right?
2. Using a Jigsaw for Creative Home Decor
This needs a bit of extra caution and skill. You can make wooden ornaments with a jigsaw by drawing the shape you want on a piece of wood and carefully cutting it out. Sand a little, throw a bit of paint, and voila – your personal designer decoration is ready.
3. Transforming a Sander into a Cleaning Tool
This is a good one. Attach the polishing or cleaning attachment to the sander and in no time it turns into a great tool for cleaning stubborn stains on surfaces or a tool for polishing wooden furniture and floors because the continuous rotation gives a deep cleaning effect.
Expert-Level DIY Projects That Impress
Let’s now improve our skills for interesting house DIY projects.
Wood-Burning Art with a Rotary Tool
By attaching engraving bits to the rotary tool, you can create personalized patterns or messages by carving them into the wood. We imagine some interesting wall decorations or maybe coasters. Be sure to try it first on some scrap wood cleanly to get the feel and precision.
Metal Crafting with an Angle Grinder
The angle drill is not necessary only for large constructions, but it can also be used for making and polishing small metal sculptures that will give the space an industrial touch. Just be careful with metal because of the possibility of cuts.
Custom-Made Furniture
And now that you have a little more skill, let’s make some more serious pieces. What do you think about shelves, benches, or maybe coffee tables? Let the circular saw and drill be your “weapons” with which you will cut and drill to assemble your unique piece of furniture.
4 Essential Tips for Power Tool Experimentation
When you start experimenting with power tools, we believe that the desire to try new possibilities and hacks will undoubtedly appear. You’ll certainly not be disappointed with the offer because there are many power tools on the market that you may also find a new purpose for.
Above all, keep in mind safety before you get working; the ‘success’ part will come with practice.
- Safety first: Ensuring a well-lit area and, most importantly, using safety equipment (safety glasses, hearing protection, and gloves) everywhere, every time. No exceptions.
- Practice makes perfect: Test new techniques on scrap before mastering them so as not to ruin any precious/limited materials.
- Be creative: Power tools should be re-imagined by bringing new applications to mind. Forums, blogs, or even social venues might give you an idea, or be used as an inspirational spark.
- Maintenance matters: Cleaning, greasing, checking for wear, and replacing parts is a mandatory step to keep the tools safe and work as long and as well as possible.
Where To Aquire Power Tools?
Trying to decide which tools to get or where to get them can be overwhelming because there are so many options to choose from, since the market is HUGE.
By the end of 2019, the global power tool sales reached $16.1 billion, forecasted to exceed $20 billion by 2024.
The U.S. power tools market is a substantial portion of the global power tools market, and it contributes significantly to North America’s market size with brands like Milwaukee, DeWalt, Makita (USA), and others. The neighboring Canada also plays a critical role in the North American market with popular brands such as King Canada and Maximum.
In fact, the U.S. power tools market size was approximately 7.08 billion USD back in 2023, with a projected size of 10.15 billion in the next 8 years (by 2031), which is a growth at a CAGR of 4.62% (which is really impressive). While the Canadian market is smaller in comparison, it’s still significant.
When trying to decide which power tool to buy in the U.S., it’s best to go to the local/nearest home department stores, since they’ll (usually) have a huge selection and even possibly competitive offers. If you want to find good-quality power tools for sale in Canada, it’s easier to shop for them online, since the Canadian power tools market has a stronger presence in the e-commerce sector. Just ensure that they’re shipping to your location before committing.
Conclusion
As you may have already discovered, or only heard but not used, power tools don’t necessarily have to be used only in construction, by seasoned professionals. They can help you with your DIY projects or as small and powerful household helpers.
Your imagination and their strength are the limits when you are looking for new uses for them. Don’t be afraid to experiment and try it first on scrap materials until you get it right. But always keep a safe working environment and your own safety in mind because, after all, these are not toys (although some of them look like it).
A power tool (of your choosing) stands between you and your next creation.
